Quality Manager, Quality Control Laboratory

Agratas; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A subsidiary of a multinational corporation is seeking a Quality Manager to oversee quality activities in the Incoming Quality Control (IQC) Laboratories. The role involves managing quality tests, leading problem resolution, and ensuring compliance with technical specifications and quality management systems. Candidates should have laboratory experience, a relevant degree, and knowledge of SPC principles. The company offers a competitive benefits package in a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Car allowance

Company bonus

Enhanced parental leave policy

Cash allowance for benefits

Qualifications

• Strong prior experience in a laboratory environment.
• Knowledgeable in Electrochemistry.
• Experience leading and coordinating teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage all activities within Incoming Quality Control (IQC) Laboratories.
• Implement control plans and test procedures during incoming material process.
• Report and address non-conformities concerning material deviations.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Team leadership

Electrochemistry knowledge

Analytical troubleshooting

SPC and Lean Six Sigma principles

Quality management systems

Education

Degree in Material Science or Chemical/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Your role as a Quality Manager, QC Lab will be to oversee all quality activities during the supplier incoming material so that the material received does not only meet the product technical specifications, but also all Agratas and customer specific requirements. Furthermore, you will be expected to interrelate between the supplier quality team and the manufacturing team, leading the problem resolution process effectively in the IQC area. As part of your duties, you will be required to regularly participate in groups to improve the product and the manufacturing process from the time a new product is introduced to the end of the product’s life cycle. Additionally, you will be able to interact with other Agratas manufacturing facilities around the world, sharing knowledge and establishing good practices with them.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing all activities within the Incoming Quality Control (IQC) Laboratories;
• Identify and recommend best testing equipment contributing to the design of the labs based on requirements (e.g.:
• BET, TGA, LECO, PSD, tapped and true density, etc.).
• Implement thorough control plans and test procedures for products and materials during the incoming material process;
• Experienced in chemical and mechanical testing of raw materials and components in the battery industry;
• Plan logistics and outgoing samples to and from the IQC lab, in order to ensure immediate collection and return of results to internal customers;
• Assist the team with the running of analytical tests on a variety of chemical and mechanical instruments;
• Ensure that non-conformities concerning material deviations are reported and addressed immediately, following up on corrective and improvement actions;
• Continuously improve the way the team works and performs analysis in order to improve efficiency;
• Taking part in cross-functional teams during the launch of new products and processes;
• Actively participate in Process FMEA analysis and implement robust detection and prevention controls;
• Plan for MSA studies together with central quality teams;
• Participate in the change management process as a representative of IQC.

Who We Are

Agratas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons. We will design, develop and manufacture high-quality, high-performance, sustainable batteries for the mobility and energy sectors. We are a scale-up business with a start-up mentality and the backing of a well-established parent company. The UK business headquarters is in the Midlands and we are currently building a battery manufacturing facility in Bridgwater, Somerset.

The team you\'ll join

The Quality team is a dynamic group working across three areas - company quality, product quality and plant quality. Being a relatively new team, you’ll play a critical part in creating and implementing new processes and help building large scale manufacturing lines from the ground up.

What You\'ll Bring

• Strongly preferred prior experience in a laboratory environment;
• Degree (ideally postgraduate) in Material Science or Chemical/Mechanical Engineering;
• Knowledgeable in Electrochemistry;
• Preferable experience in managing shifts;
• Experience leading and coordinating teams;
• Experience troubleshooting analytical instruments/equipment;
• Knowledgeable of SPC and Lean Six Sigma principles;
• Knowledgeable of quality management systems, e.g., ISO 9001 and/or IATF 16949.

What You\'ll Get

As a new company, our reward scheme is constantly evolving. We continue to review the market to deliver a competitive benefits package, which currently includes private healthcare, car allowance, company bonus, enhanced parental leave policy and a cash allowance to boost your benefits. We are a flexible business that is committed to promoting work-life balance, partnering with Yulife to provide our team members with total wellbeing support.

You’ll work in a rapidly scaling-up environment as a subsidiary of the multinational corporation, Tata Sons, to help build the UK’s biggest battery manufacturing facility and make your mark in a new organisation.

Agratas is a place to be authentically you.

At Agratas we strongly believe that people are at their best when they feel supported and happy in their workplace. To that end we continue to cultivate a diverse workforce which protects the individuality of each team member. We therefore warmly welcome applicants from any race, gender, sexuality, and ability. Should you have a preference in how your suitability is assessed for this role or require any reasonable adjustments please let the Talent Acquisition team know.